Bonotto Editions, the retail arm of the renowned Italian textile manufacturer, Bonotto, asked us to create an expansion strategy focused on the Indian luxury market.
We created the core messaging of Craftsmanship to the World, to make use of the core capability of Bonotto, which is its intense attention to detail in crafting textiles. Partnering with foreign Designers while maintaining this value allows Bonotto to reach more customers and built its brand.
21. STRATEGY TIMELINE
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
WORK WITH A
DESIGN PARTNER
FROM DELHI
WORK WITH A
DESIGN PARTNER
FROM MUMBAI
OPEN BONOTTO
EDITON
SHOWROOM
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30. STRATEGY TIMELINE
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
WORK WITH A
DESIGN PARTNER
FROM DELHI
WORK WITH A
DESIGN PARTNER
FROM MUMBAI
OPEN BONOTTO
EDITON
SHOWROOM
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37. PRICING EXAMPLES
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA.
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HIGH-END RASEEL
COLLECTION
HIGH-END ITALIAN
COLLECTIONS IN INDIA
DINING TABLE
(8 SEATS)
BED (WITH SIDETABLE)
SOFA (4-SEAT)
20K EUR
22K EUR
16K EUR
40K EUR
40K EUR
30K EUR
39. COST & REVENUE
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA.
RETAIL
PRODUCTION
40% • SHIPPING
• SHOWROOM SPACE
• RETAIL EMPLOYEES
MATERIALS •
BONOTTO EMPLOYEES •
FACTORY COSTS •
REVENUER
REVENUE
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50%
40. REVENUE SHARING EXAMPLE
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA.
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BONOTTO EDITIONS COLLECTION
DINING TABLE - RETAIL
PRICE : 30K EUR
RETAIL MARGIN
PRODUCTION MARGIN
BONOTTO PROFIT
DESIGN PARTNER PROFIT
12 K EUR
15 K EUR
1.5 K EUR
1.5 K EUR
5%
40%
50%
5%
ANALYSIS
41. DESIGN PROCESS
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA.
1
DESIGN RESEARCH
IN INDIA & ITALY
2
CREATE NEW FABRIC
AT BONOTTO FACTORY
3
CREATE COLLECTION
INCORPORATING
NEW FABRICS
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42. PRODUCTION PROCESS
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA.
1
MAKE
PROTOTYPE
2
TRANSFER
PRODUCTION
3
PRODUCE PIECES
TO ORDER
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43. BENEFITS TO BONOTTO
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGNED IN INDIA.
ENTER INDIAN
MARKET
BUILD BRAND
RECOGNITION
ASSOCIATE
WITH WELL
KNOWN DESIGNER
DO SOMETHING
UNIQUE
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44. BENEFITS TO INDIAN DESIGNER
MADE IN ITALY. DESIGN IN INDIA.
MORE CONTROL
OVER PRODUCT
LINE THROUGH
TEXTILE DESIGN
“MADE
IN ITALY.
DESIGNED
IN INDIA.”
MORE
REVENUE
FOR DESIGN
& RETAILING
RECOGNITION
AS A GREAT
DESIGNER
BUILD
INTERNATIONAL
PROFILE
+
DEEP
EXPERIENCE
OF TEXTILE
PRODUCTION
PROCESS
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52. BROCCATO
(brokˈkato)
Broccato or brocade represents
the trading between the far east and
Italy. It was the most imported fabric
during the Italian Renaisance.
In India brocade is a fabric of luxury
worn by nobles. When Buddha attained
nirvana, his body was wrapped by
Banara fabric also known as brocade.
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55. PIETRA
DURA
Setting of highly polished coloured
stones in a base layer, often marble, as
an ornamental feature. This technique
is used in many famous architectural
landmarks, such as the Taj Mahal.
Originating in 16th century Rome, it
spread to the far east and became
popular in India reinterpreted in a native
style.
Literally: Hard Stones
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58. ARTE
Both cultures have a great appreciation
of the arts. The Bonotto brothers find
inspiration through Fluxus Art. The first
proposed collaborator, Ruseel Gujrat,
has a famous Indian artist as her father.
Because of “classical” taste among
luxury buyers, art is quickly connected
to the Reinaisance and Italy more
generally.
(’arte)
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